Rachel Mummery moved to Birchington in 2018.

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She has a Maths degree from the
University of Leeds and enjoys learning Japanese and playing the harp.

She has spent some time working with NHS Professionals in the Radiology
Department at Kent & Canterbury Hospital, and knows how crucial it is for people to
be able to access the healthcare they need in a timely manner. As the population of
Birchington and the surrounding area continues to grow, she will fight to make sure
that the facilities at local medical centres are continually improved so that everyone’s
health needs can be met as quickly as possible.

Rachel is a carer for her autistic son and has first-hand experience of the challenges
faced by parents and carers trying to navigate their way through the broken SEND
(Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) system. At a time when headteachers
of special schools in Kent are threatening to sue the County Council, she will speak
up for the rights of all children to receive a suitable education and work hard to
support the families of children who need specialist educational provision in order to
access that.

Rachel loves living by the sea and is passionate about protecting our precious
coastline. She strives to prevent further sewage dumping, which affects not only the
environment but also the health of all who use the beaches, as well as the local
tourism industry.